Fatty acids are indispensable ingredients in a broad range of high-value products, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food ...

Rachel Aceco (Dip. NT), certified nutritionist and founder of Nature Provides, attests to the benefits of tinned sardines.

Omega-3 fatty acids may be a helpful add-on therapy for people taking antidepressants for mood disorders, but are not a standalone treatment for mental health conditions ...

Share on Pinterest According to research, most people may not be getting enough omega-3 fatty acids in their diet. Image Credit: Tanja Ivanova/Getty Images A new research review reports that most ...

Trans fats are unsaturated fatty acids. When a person eats trans fats it raises their bad low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels. Trans fats also lower a person’s good high-density ...

Scientists at UC Irvine have found a way to potentially reverse age-related vision loss by targeting the ELOVL2 “aging gene” and restoring vital fatty acids in the retina. Their experiments in mice ...

In a groundbreaking study, a healthy fatty acid in olive oil and nuts has been found to "supercharge" immune cells specialized to fight cancer. Meanwhile, another kind of natural fatty acid undermines ...

A noticeable deficit of highly unsaturated lipids — including omega-3 fatty acids — found in women with Alzheimer's disease (AD) but not in cognitively healthy women is linked to worse cognition and ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Fatty liver disease is a ...

Share on Pinterest Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may not be as anti-inflammatory as believed, a new study suggests. Maria Korneeva/Getty Images Unsaturated fats, such as those found in oily fish, ...

Seafood is often touted for being high in omega-3s. But you can also consume these fatty acids from plant sources, including flaxseeds, chia seeds, walnuts, and more. Share on Pinterest Helen ...